ECE 227A: SEMICOND. LASERS I
University of California, Santa Barbara
Review of semiconductor physics, growth technology, and materials properties; double-heterostructure and quantum-well laser structures; carrier and photon rate equations; light vs. current characteristics; scattering and transmission matrices; compound cavity, distributed bragg reflector, and distributed feedback lasers.
Average GPA: 3.61
Grade distribution records: 204 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4 | 2.0% |
| A | 74 | 36.3% |
| A- | 56 | 27.5% |
| B+ | 45 | 22.1% |
| B | 16 | 7.8% |
| B- | 6 | 2.9% |
| C | 2 | 1.0% |
| F | 1 | 0.5% |
Based on 204 student grade records across 14 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Klamkin J 112 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Coldren L 65 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Mashanovitch 21 students, Average GPA 3.60
- Blumenthal D 6 students, Average GPA 3.72